Church calendar

Posted: Friday, September 16, 2011

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UPCOMING EVENTS

St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church: 3761 Mars Hill Road, Watkinsville. Orthros at 9 a.m. and Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Sunday. Spaghetti dinner from 6-8 p.m. Thursday with dessert and beverages. Eat-in or take-out. No reservations necessary. Adult meals are $7 and children ages 12 and younger are $4. Children wearing a team jersey eat for $3. The 14th annual Greek Festival will be held from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 24 and from noon-6 p.m. Sept. 25. There will be traditional Greek music and dancing and Greek cuisine and pastries. Shop in the Greek market or learn about the ancient Christian church and its iconography. There also will be a performance by the Hellenic Spirit dancers. Church tours, raffles and prizes and children’s games and crafts. Cost is $3 per person or $1 for senior citizens. Children ages 8 and younger enter free. (770) 725-5035 or stphilothea.ga.goarch.org.

Great Life Ministries: 107 Main St., Bogart. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesday. A service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday. “Man-up Men’s Conference” at 9 p.m. Sept. 24 themed “From Boys to Men.” Speakers include the Rev. Charles Coffer, the Rev. Troy Jones and Pastor Todd Aaron. (706) 424-4641.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church: 1340 Freeman Creek Road, Farmington, will sponsor its first Fifty State program at 4 p.m. Sept. 24. The guest preacher for the occasion will be the Rev. Daryll Burns. Open to the public. (770) 725-0846.

“Doing the Right Thing: An Exploration of Ethics” National Live Simulcast: Chuck Colson and Dr. Robbie George will lead the simulcast “Doing the Right Thing: An Exploration of Ethics” from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Mars Hill Baptist Church, 2661 Mars Hill Road in Watkinsville. Tickets are $8. Students enter free. Register at www.marshillbaptist.org. For more information, visit www.doingtherightthing.com or call (706) 548-6962.

Shiloh Baptist Church: 100 Beaverdam Road Ext., will celebrate men’s day themed “Men working to build up the church” at 11 a.m. Sept. 25. The Rev. J. Ricardo Smith will be the guest speaker. Open to the public. (706) 549-9166.

New Freedom Christian Center: 695 Vine St. Family and friends day at 3 p.m. Sept. 25. Pastor Ronald Gantt and the Maple Spring Baptist Church family will be the guests. (706) 369-0820.

Galilee Christian Church: 2191 Galilee Church Road, Jefferson. The women’s ministry will host contemporary singer-songwriter Babbie Mason in concert at 7 p.m. Sept. 27. Mason recently was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame, has recorded numerous CDs, and her television show “Babbie’s House,” is broadcast in Atlanta. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. (706) 367-8072.

Winterville UMC: 101 Parkview Road. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Wednesday meal at 6 p.m. Call church office for reservations by 3 p.m. Monday. Children and youth groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Pumpkin Patch fundraiser from 1-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from 1-6 p.m. Sunday beginning Oct. 3 and running until Oct. 31. The community is invited to purchase pumpkins and other items for fall decorating from up to 1,000 pumpkins of all shapes and sizes with prices beginning at $3. Visits from schools, senior centers, day cares, home schoolers and pre-schools are being scheduled between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on weekdays beginning Oct. 3. Proceeds will go toward ongoing ministry projects of the church. Fall festival Oct. 22 with entertainment including a gospel concert, face painting, free hot dogs (while they last), children’s activities, hay rides, a petting zoo, storytelling and more. (706) 742-2445 or www.wintervilleumc.org.

Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church: 140 Rose St. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Church anniversary revival at 7 p.m. Oct. 19-21. Guest evangelists will be Bishop James Washington and the New Grove Baptist Church family of Winterville Oct. 19, the Rev. Alexis Brookins on Oct. 20, and the Rev. Claude R. James on Oct. 21. The church will celebrate its 119th church anniversary at 3 p.m. Oct. 23. Bishop William P. DeVeaux, of the Sixth Episcopal District, will be the guest speaker. (706) 548-0014.

CURRENT EVENTS

Athens Christian Women’s Connection: Athens Christian Women’s Connection will meet for brunch and to learn about art with Sips ‘n Strokes from 9:45-11:30 a.m. Thursday at Girasoles, 24 Greensboro Hwy. in Watkinsville. Guests can tap into their hidden artist and learn about the latest trend in hands-on art for everyday people. Heidi Butler, a “domestic engineer,” also will tell her story of how she went from nightmares to sweet dreams. Free nursery available for small children. Tickets are $15.50. Reservations required by Monday by calling (706) 769-6909. www.athenschristianwomen.org.

Bethlehem First UMC: 709 Christmas Ave., Bethlehem. Communion service at 8:30 a.m. and contemporary celebration at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Traditional and alternative worship services at 11 a.m. Sunday. Meal and ministry at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday. The church has started a Alzheimer’s Family Support Group that is open to the public. Call the church or (770) 867-3420. Grief ministry at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Call (678) 267-1663. (770) 867-3727 or www.bigwhitechurch.com.

Briarwood Baptist Church: 1900 Robinhood Road, Watkinsville. A five-week Kay Arthur Bible study titled “Lord, Teach Me to Pray” will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday beginning Sept. 28. Workbooks are $15. A seven-week Beth Moore Bible study titled “Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent” will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday beginning Oct. 5. Workbooks are $15. Child care is available for both studies. (706) 769-7660 or www.briarwoodbaptist.net.

Caring for People Ministry: Caring for People Ministry is an emergency food assistance program and prayer request ministry that operates year-round. For emergency food assistance, call 211 or (706) 202-4805. A weekly bible lesson titled “The Hope Dealer” is broadcast at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on Charter cable channel 23 and is hosted by Evangelist Gwendolyn Sewell-Stokes. Email Cfpministry@yahoo.com or visit Caringforpeopleministries.ning.com.

Community Baptist Church: 2400 Highway 174, outside of Ila. AWANA from 6:45-8 p.m. Wednesday for children ages 2 years old through grade 5. Lesson, games, snacks and hand book time. Transportation available for certain areas. (706) 540-0670 or visit www.yourcbc.com.

David’s Home Church: 1132 David’s Home Church Road, Comer, will have a singing at 6 p.m. Sunday featuring the Christian Way Singers. (706) 789-2766.

East Athens Baptist Church: 4325 Lexington Road. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. The church will celebrate its 123rd homecoming during the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday. Former pastor Dr. Maurice Crowder will be the guest speaker. The reunion of the youth choir from the 1960s and 1970s will present the music during the morning worship service and after lunch. Guests are invited to bring a dish to share at the lunch. There will be no evening service Sunday. Wednesday prayer meeting at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Awana at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Dinner is served at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Price is $1-3 per person or $10 for a family. www.eastathensbaptist.org or (706) 543-2393.

East Friendship Baptist Church: 480 Arch St. Women’s praise breakfast from 9-10 a.m. Saturday. First lady Mary E. Kendrick will be the speaker. Fee for the breakfast is a $10 donation. Women’s day celebration during the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday. Minister Wausheka McClary will be the speaker. (706) 543-0789.

Ebenezer Baptist Church, East: 186 Derby St., will celebrate its Usher’s anniversary at 4 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Rodney Lackey will be the guest speaker. Church services are held at 8 a.m. the first, third and fifth Sundays of the month and at 11 a.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month. (706) 543-7719.

Elberton Aglow Monthly Meeting: Elberton Aglow will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Time Square Sandwich Shop, 103 Heard St., Elberton. Janice Dickerson, owner of Love Unlimited Christian Bookstore, will be the guest speaker and will share her testimony. Guests are asked to bring a canned item of meat or vegetables for Safehouse Ministries. (706) 283-1754 or (706) 283-1267 or (706) 245-8561.

First A.M.E.: 521 N. Hull St. Fish fry from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. today. Plates are $7 and sandwiches are $3. Groups of five people or more can have orders delivered by calling (706) 548-1454. A Pampered Chef fundraiser will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Women’s day prayer breakfast on Sept. 24. Tickets are $7 per person. Women’s day at 11 a.m. Sept. 25. The Rev. Karen Bennett will be the guest speaker. The theme is “Living in the Fullness of God’s Blessing.” (706) 548-1454.

Flat Rock CME Church: 5595 State Spur 77, Hartwell. Christian fun day at 11 a.m. Saturday on the field beside Savannah Market. Activities, food and guest speakers including the Rev. Eddie Thornton, the Rev. Jim Allen and the Rev. Tracy Curry. Free and open to the public. (706) 376-8159.

Greater Athens Church of God: 565 Tallassee Road. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Children’s church during worship service. Wednesday night Bible study and children’s classes at 7 p.m. After Shock, a youth group, at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Adult Bible study class on the Truth about Islam at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Bishop Randy Gordon will lead the class. Open to the public. www.gacog.org or (706) 353-8345.

Ila Mens Fellowship: Ila Mens Fellowship will meet at 8 a.m. Sunday at the Ila restaurant in Ila for breakfast and fellowship. Andy Bond will be the guest speaker. All men in the community are invited. The Ila mens fellowship is nondenominational and meets the third Sunday of each month.

Jefferson Presbyterian Church: 243 Washington St., Jefferson. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Nursery available for children ages birth to 4 years old. Bible study Wednesday led by Pastor Doug Hilliard titled “The Koinonia Project: Building a Christ-centered Community.” A light supper will be served at 6 p.m. followed by the study from 7-8 p.m. (706) 367-5577.

Jubilee on the Grounds: Bogart Christian Church, 194 Elder St., Bogart. Chicken barbecue and live music from 4-7 p.m. Saturday. Price is $8 per plate and there will be free hot dogs for kids. (770) 725-7043.

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church: 1931 Old W. Broad St. Sunday school at 8:45 a.m. Sunday and worship at 10 a.m. Sunday. Bible study for all ages at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The church will host the Deacon fellowship worship service at 7 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. William Bland will be the guest minister. (706) 549-3767.

The Move of God Church of Rayle: 152 Horace Callaway Road, Rayle, will conclude its week of prayer at 7 tonight. Revival at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Sept. 23. Pastor Willie Roland will be the guest speaker Wednesday, Pastor Peggy Zellars will be the guest speaker Thursday and Pastor Eddie Moore will be the guest speaker Sept. 23. The Move of God Church of Rayle is a nondenominational, multicultural church.

Northeast Georgia Tent Crusade: The Northeast Georgia Tent Crusade will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday through Sept. 23 and Sept. 26-30 at the corner of Craft Road and Hwy. 316 in Statham across from the Georgia Club. The featured speaker will be Dr. Ralph Sexton from Asheville, N.C. For more information call, (800) 293-0808.

Princeton UMC: 2390 S. Lumpkin St. Land O’Candy fall festival from 3-5 p.m. Sunday. Guests will play games and receive treats at all of the familiar spots they would find on the childhood game Candy Land. Follow the colorful path that leads to the Candy Castle, where you can bounce around with your friends and receive a special treat. Cake walks, moon bounce, games and prizes. (706) 353-1123.

St. James Baptist Church: 3685 Jefferson Road, will celebrate the 53rd anniversary of its adult choir at 4 p.m. Sunday. Appearing on the program will be the Ambassadors for Christ Choir from First A.M.E. Church, Bethel Male Chorus, First A.M.E. Male Chorus, Poplar Springs Choir, Jerry & Friends with Genesis of Athens and others. The Rev. Theotis Johnson will be the MC. Open to the public. (706) 546-1516.

Trinity Lutheran Church: 2535 Jefferson Road. The youth group will host a barbecue fundraiser from 5-7:30 tonight. Plates are $5 and include pork barbecue, cole slaw, chips and bread. Stew, hot dogs, desserts and drinks will be available for an additional charge. Plates may be picked up or enjoyed on the premises. All proceeds support Trinity’s youth program. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Nursery provided. There is a Saturday service at 5:30 p.m. the second and forth Saturday of each month. A free dinner follows the Saturday service. (706) 546-1280 or www.Trinity-Athens.org.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens: 780 Timothy Road. April Greene, program coordinator, and Sue Lawrence, executive director, both from the Jeanette Rankin Foundation, will present “Coming Full Circle” during the forum at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Children’s religious education classes and nursery during the 11 a.m. service. Worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. www.uuathensga.org or (706) 546-7914.

Unity Center for Spiritual Growth: 1435 Oglethorpe Ave. The adult study group will meet at 9:30 a.m. to discuss “Ponder and Prosperity” based on Catherine Ponder’s book, “Dare to Prosper.” Donation basis. The 11 a.m. worship service is titled “Views from the Mountaintop.” Cindy Lou Harrington will perform the music. Nursery, Sunday school and youth programs during the service. A Course in Miracles class from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday. Donations appreciated. Movie night from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday. (706) 613-8050 or (404) 899-8486 or www.UnityAthens.com.

Victory Baptist Church: 4030 Danielsville Road. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Evening service at 6 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Tent revival at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Sept. 24 with singing each night from different groups including: Lanier Land Boys, The Reed family, Sonrise Trio and The Maxwells. (706) 353-1784 or (706) 207-9400.

ONGOING EVENTS

A Place Called Love Family Church: Oconee Preschool Academy, 1890 Mars Hill Road. Adult Bible school and children’s church at 10:15 a.m. Sunday. Worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. (706) 548-9777 or (706) 338-4112 or aplacecalledlove.org.

Bread of Life Church: 302 Athens Road, Winterville. Sunday Bible classes for adults and children at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Nursery provided. The Book of Revelation will be taught at 7 p.m. Wednesday. (706) 548-0640.

Faith Baptist Church: 116 Sarah St., Winder. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Bible study and Young Christians in Action at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Church has a bus ministry. To get picked up for services, call (678) 227-2314. www.faithbaptistwinder.com.

The Mission that Loves People: Has a community microprogram in the Athens area where each member puts a small amount of money into a community pot to be distributed to a selected individual in need. To learn more about the community organization, meet between 8 a.m.-7 p.m. each Saturday at 975 Gaines School Road. For more information, call (404) 447-2353.

North High Shoals Congregational Holiness Church: 271 Jefferson Road. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Evening services at 6 p.m. Sunday discuss end of times prophecy and current events. (770) 846-9875.

Oconee Heights Baptist Church: 4180 Jefferson Road. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Meal at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Adults $6 and children ages 8 years old and younger $3. Reservations for Wednesday meal must be made by noon on Monday. Prayer meeting and devotion at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Youth and Team Kids meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. (706) 548-4600.

Winterville First Baptist Church: 305 N. Church St., Winterville. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. Church will offer “Kingdom Kids,” a new children’s worship experience for children in kindergarten through grade three at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. (706) 742-2921 or www.wintervillefirstbaptist.org.